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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
3
Former Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo declines to run for the presidency. He cites need to rehabilitate private affairs and disavows campaign expenses. The Shouse and Glass factions react amid lingering McAdoo support and renewed push for Senator Glass.
The McAdoo decision not to present his name at the San Francisco convention triggers an active contest for the Democratic nomination. Supporters are expected to rally to Senator Carter Glass of Virginia as the race for the nomination intensifies in Washington.
Washington reports Bainbridge Colby secretary of state is regarded by Democratic leaders as the probable permanent chairman of the Democratic national convention to be held in San Francisco. Colby was elected as a delegate to the convention from the District of Columbia.
Senator Glass of Virginia says he still favors William G. McAdoo for the Democratic presidential nomination. He notes McAdoo declined to allow his name to be placed in the national party convention.
The article notes Columbia backers head an administration ticket opposing Bryan Democrats while Senator Joseph T. Robinson and DNC Chairman Cummings are discussed as potential permanent chairmen. Carter Glass is chosen as chairman of the resolutions committee, and Virginia platform language on the League of Nations is expected to shape the San Francisco plank.
McAdoo refuses to let his name be presented at the Democratic convention creating a free field for the nomination. Cox gains in West, while a dark horse candidate may emerge with Homer Cummings and Norman Mack hinting at options. The Wilson administration stays hands off with Colby and Glass chairing key bodies and a tough Volstead plank anticipated.
Boston chamber questions federal census results claiming 77 338 more residents since 1910. Officials cite war influenza immigration, high wartime wages, and limited new building as factors, with suburbs expanding and city growth slowing.
The author notes a sharp urban population increase during wartime work at Fore River Works. Revere and Winthrop report over 50 percent gains, attributed to suburban appeal from lower rents and better living conditions. The city should expand outward as the metropolitan district proves essential for future growth.
All chairmen of local committees in New England working for the republic of Poland bond issue totaling 50 million dollars are hastening to attend a forthcoming meeting to coordinate efforts and outline the campaign.
Father Lusk the New England chairman explains a 3 pm meeting tomorrow at the Hotel Essex Boston to extend the drive to July 5 and oversubscribe the New England quota. The session aims to mobilize local chairmen and draft final plans for winding up the drive and supporting Poland.
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